[rehab] O&M opening in Tulsa Oklahoma

Thu Dec 28 19:52:13 UTC 2017

Department of Rehabilitation Services
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Job Announcement # 18-095                     Re-announcement of 18-080
Position Title/Code/Level:                   Rehabilitation of the Blind Specialist, Level IV, K23D
                                                                                 (May be filled at a Level III, K23C or Level II, K23B)
Location:                                             VS 91 - Tulsa, OK
Number of Positions/PIN:                     (1) - Classified / 805000582

Monthly Salary Range:                                    Minimum         Midpoint          Maximum
Level IV (Pay Band M)                                  $ 3,612.53       $ 4,752.56       $ 5,940.70
Level III (Pay Band L)                            $ 3,172.41  $ 4,281.70       $ 5,352.13
Level II  (Pay Band K)                            $ 2,654.00 $ 3,892.52       $ 4,865.64

Beginning Date:                                   Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Ending Date:                                     Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 11:59 pm

Essential Functions: Position provides Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Instruction for people who are blind or have low vision and facilitates solutions to the challenges of being able to safely travel in their everyday environment and in dealing with problems created by their blindness, promoting confidence and the self-esteem of the individual customer. A key duty will be raising the awareness of the clients to the opportunities and options which mastery of O&M skills can develop. The O&M instructor provides assessment and instruction for their customers in navigating their home, community, school and work type environments, and shall cover topics such as proper white cane travel techniques, and instruction to facilitate self-problem solving, sighted guide, and guide dog use, and strategies to address potentially dangerous situations. The person in this position will also consult with other rehabilitation professionals throughout the vocational rehabilitation process to ensure high quality career and independent living outcomes for their customers. Communication between the O&M instructor and the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor must be ongoing. Preference may be given to applicants with a Master's Degree in either Rehabilitation of the Blind, Visual/Vision services or Orientation and Mobility training experience with three years of experience in rehabilitation teaching or orientation and mobility and prefer applicants holding current Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT), Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) through the Academy for  Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVEP), the National Orientation and Mobility Certificate (NOMC), or the National Certification in Literary Braille or Unified English Braille (NCLB or NCUEB) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board. Applicant must be willing to perform all job related travel.  Probationary period (or trial period if applicable) is required.

Background Check: The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check.

Education and Experience Requirements: Level I - requirements at this level consist of a Bachelor's degree in orientation and mobility, rehabilitation teaching or a bachelor's degree and one year of experience in a disability related field. Level II - requirements at this level consist of those indicated in Level I plus two years of experience in rehabilitation teaching or orientation and mobility. All applicants at this level must be eligible to sit for certification for either Vision Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation and Mobility Specialist through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certificate, (NOMC) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board.  Level III - requirements at this level consist of those indicated in Level II. All applicants at this level must be certified in either Vision Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation and Mobility Specialist through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certificate, (NOMC) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board. Level IV - requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in either Rehabilitation of the Blind, Visual/Vision services or Orientation and Mobility and three years' experience in rehabilitation teaching or orientation and mobility. All applicants at this level must be certified as either Vision Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation and Mobility Specialist through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP).

Selective Qualifications: Application must include the following: Copy of transcript showing degree has been awarded and copy of any current certifications for either Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT) or Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) through the Academy of Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certificate (NOMC), or the National Certification in Literary Braille or Unified English Braille (NCLB or NCUEB) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board, OR must include documentation showing the applicant is eligible to sit for certification for either Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certificate (NOMC), or the National Certification in Literary Braille or Unified English Braille (NCLB or NCUEB) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board.

Method of Application:  ALL SOURCES - Applicants, without previous classified state service, those that are in the unclassified status OR currently in probationary status, must apply through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services OKJOBS on-line External Listings applicant system (www.jobaps.com/ok/).  Current State of Oklahoma employees with permanent status in the classified service, or those having reinstatement rights must apply through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services OKJOBS on-line Internal Listings applicant system (www.jobaps.com/OK/promo.asp).

If you have any questions regarding this position or the application process, contact Calvin Small at (405) 951-3527 or Stephanie Roe at (405) 951-3454.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Fatos Floyd, CRC,  Field Services Coordinator
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services
Visual Services

Mobile: 918-230-7156 | Toll Free: 800-845-8476 | www.okdrs.gov<http://www.okdrs.gov/>

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